Rumors Of Ratner Directing 'Conan' Are FALSE

UPDATE: So apparently what just about EVERYONE reported (due to producer Avi Lerner) about Brett Ratner being confirmed to direct the new Conan film has now been shot down. In a recent interview, Ratner has stated that he is not committed to the film, and in fact, is looking towards Beverly Hills Cop 4. Says Ratner:

Let me make this very clear, I am not doing Conan now. This is totally premature. For now, Conan is only a development deal. I have a deal at Paramount and I'm doing Beverly Hills Cop first, no matter what. Avi [Lerner] shouldn't be telling you or anyone else in the press what I'm doing.

So the director's job for the upcoming film is still up in the air. I'm sure we can find someone out there who is devastated by this news, right?